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Starters
The starter sets the tone for the whole dinner. Here you will find light, fresh and slightly festive dishes that wake up the appetite without spoiling it: from toasts and carpaccio to soups and ceviche. Most of them can be prepared well ahead, so you can be with your guests when they arrive.
Chanterelle Soup
Chanterelles are the hidden gold nuggets of the autumn forest, a real delicacy that can be hard to find unless you know where to look. Once you have found your chanterelle spot, which sometimes turns out to be the vegetable aisle of the supermarket, you can enjoy this culinary treat. Chanterelles go especially well with butter and cream, and together they make a gastronomic highlight. The soup is fairly quick to make, but it can of course also be made the day before and warmed up when the guests arrive. As the host, it is nice to have time for your guests too.
Shrimp Ceviche
Ceviche is Peru's national dish, traditionally made with fresh white fish marinated in lime, but here we use shrimp, which work beautifully. In the photo we have swapped the coriander for flat-leaf parsley, which works just as well if you're not a fan of coriander. Adjust the chilli and garlic to your own and your guests' taste: as written, this is quite a hot dish.
Seared Scallops with White Wine Sauce
A true delicacy from the sea. With their velvety texture and fresh taste of the ocean, scallops are a dream for the taste buds, and a fresh white wine sauce makes the experience complete. Here we have garnished them with two simple chive stems.
Tapas
Spanish tapas is a wonderfully easy and relaxed way to create a Mediterranean-inspired starter that both looks and tastes like a holiday. Tapas classics include a variety of cured meats, olives, bite-sized versions of Spanish tortilla and vegetables preserved in olive oil. Here, we’ve kept things fairly classic and simple, making it perfect as a starter. If you want to turn your tapas into a full meal, simply add a wider selection of small dishes – perhaps even give it a Swedish twist with cubes of Västerbotten cheese, slices of gravlax or some bite-sized Swedish meatballs? When it comes to tapas, the only limit is your imagination.
Main courses
The main course is the heart of the dinner. Here are dishes with meat, fish, poultry and vegetables for both a weeknight dinner and a big celebration, complete with sides and sauce. Every recipe has timings, servings you can scale and nutrition per serving.
Beef Wellington
Beef fillet with a mushroom filling, wrapped in puff pastry and served with red wine sauce. When enjoying this classic English dish, a tweed jacket is the recommended attire. It sets just the right mood.
Wheat Berry Salad with Melon and Ribeye
A really fresh main-course salad, balanced between the tartness of pickled red onion and the sweetness of melon, topped with slices of juicy ribeye. Pickle the onion a few days ahead so the flavours have time to develop. Make some extra brine while you're at it and pickle cauliflower, carrots or anything else you fancy: this is a standard 1-2-3 brine that works for almost everything.
Ostrich Tournedos
Ostrich is an exciting meat that isn't too hard to find in well-stocked shops. It is dark red like beef, but very lean and at the same time very tender.
Lamb Loin with Sautéed Root Vegetables, Pea Purée and Red Wine Sauce
This dish brings together a wonderful combination of flavours and textures. The smooth, slightly sweet pea purée meets the rustic, golden edges of the sautéed root vegetables, while the beautifully tender lamb takes centre stage. A slightly tangy red wine sauce ties everything together. A perfect main course when you want to make the evening feel just a little more special.
Desserts
A good dessert is what your guests remember. Here are desserts for every occasion: ice cream and mousse, cheesecake, pies and cakes, with seasonal berries and fruit. Many are made the day before, so all you need to do is plate them.
Strawberry Pavlova
The pavlova is named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, and it makes a perfect dessert: every part can be made in advance and assembled quickly, so your guests never have to wait. That it is also the perfect combination of crisp, creamy and fruity just makes it all the better.
Chocolate Fondant with Raspberry Sauce
This dessert is a true classic – and for good reason. A warm, rich chocolate cake with a soft, almost molten centre, served with silky cream and a raspberry sauce that adds just the right touch of tartness to bring everything together.
Frozen Lime Cheesecake
A frozen cheesecake with fresh lime on a base of digestive biscuits and muscovado sugar. Make it the day before and take it out of the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Finish with a little chocolate or fresh berries.
Lime Tartlet with White Chocolate Mousse
This summery dessert combines the gentle sweetness of white chocolate with the fresh, vibrant flavour of lime. It’s perfect when you want to serve something a little special after one of those long summer evenings around the barbecue – especially when a light and refreshing dessert is just what you need. The pastry cases, lime filling and white chocolate mousse can all be prepared earlier in the day. Then, just before serving, simply pipe the mousse onto the tartlets. Easy, elegant and, most importantly, it leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the evening with your guests.